Meaning & use
wrongdoing
Illegal or immoral behavior; an act that breaks a rule, law, or moral standard.
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The audit uncovered evidence of financial wrongdoing within the department.
He denied any wrongdoing despite the mounting evidence against him.
A note on using this word
Wrongdoing is usually uncountable and general, unlike 'crime', which refers to a specific legally defined offense.
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